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24 people are interested
FREE Information Session: Olmsted Park Steward Program
ORGANIZATION: Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Please visit the new page to apply.
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24 people are interested
An Olmsted Park Steward receives in-depth training by Olmsted Parks Conservancy staff in order to help with park projects, volunteer events and/or community outreach. Olmsted Park Stewards learn the basics of botany and horticulture techniques, gain hands-on experience restoring Olmsted Parks, develop leadership skills, and volunteer alongside others who share a passion for our neighborhood parks.
There will be a FREE Information Session to learn more about the Olmsted Park Steward Program on March 6, 2017 at 6:30pm. Register now. Or call us at 502-456-8125 to reserve your spot!
Spring 2018 Park Steward Training Series Schedule
Saturday, March 10 9:00am-12:00pm
Olmsted Overview
Volunteer Management
Community Engagement
Saturday, March 17 9:00am-12:00pm
Plant Identification Techniques
Integrated Pest Management
Horticultural Techniques
Saturday, March 24 9:00am-12:00pm
Dirty Hands Tour
More opportunities with Olmsted Parks Conservancy
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About Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Location:
1299 Trevilian Way, PO Box 32780, Louisville, KY 40213, US
Mission Statement
Louisville’s Frederick Law Olmsted Parks are our health clubs and art studios, our outdoor classrooms, sports facilities and family retreats. They play a vital role in protecting the city’s health and well-being and they provide common ground for celebrating cultural diversity. The parks enhance Louisville’s quality of life.
The mission of Olmsted Parks Conservancy is to restore, enhance and forever protect Louisville’s Olmsted-designed parks and parkways, connecting nature and neighborhood while strengthening our community’s well-being.
Description
Volunteer as a Park Champion!
Do it single-handedly, or get a group of friends together, but make the commitment today to help renew Louisville's unique Olmsted parks! Give one day a year or a few hours each week taking part in a Park Champion service project and do your part to strengthen and revitalize our community.
Don't have a green thumb or don't like to get dirty?
Volunteer to help in our office with mailings, data entry, and event coordination. Or come out to help us with education and outreach, volunteer at our informational booths at neighborhood festivals!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1299 Trevillian WayLouisville, KY 40213
DATE POSTED
December 1, 2017
SKILLS
- Project Management
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- avg 6 hours/month